Our Story
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has operated camps and conference centers since 1948. Today, over 10,000 adults, youth, and children visit these sites each year. Since 2010, over 1,100 decisions for Christ have been recorded at the Tennessee Baptist Conference Centers. There are obviously many more decisions made and lives changed forever that are not recorded.
Carson Springs:
Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee, within driving distance of Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountains, Carson Springs gives you full amenities in the midst of rugged scenic splendor. With lodges, rustic campsites, 36 hotel-style guest rooms, and accommodations for 350, Carson Springs can accommodate groups of all sizes.
Linden Valley:
Positioned alongside the winding Buffalo River in the scenic hills of Middle Tennessee, Linden Valley offers a beautiful setting for your group’s retreat or even for a short overnight stay. Linden Valley can accommodate up to 400 in camp-style lodging and offers 40 hotel-style guest rooms. The rocking chairs on the porch overlook the Buffalo River.
“To make Christ known by serving churches and their communities.” This is the theme that drives all of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. For the Linden Valley and Carson Springs Conference Centers, we are passionate and committed to transforming lives through the power of Christ. Through unique Christ-centered experiences; refreshment for body, soul, and spirit; and opportunities for Biblical learning, we provide a place to proclaim and present the Gospel.
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Carson Springs is truly a place where you can experience God. With its scenic beauty and quiet stillness, Carson Springs is the perfect place to meet God. In 1948, Tennessee Baptists recognized the importance of retreating from the world and seeking God’s presence. Thus, Carson Springs was born. From the top of English Mountain, Carson Springs property overlooks the Great Smoky Mountains.
